by Linda John and Diane Morgenthaler

There has been an explosion of TIDs throughout the Western US. Find out more by reading this CDME white paper penned by Linda John, Visit Eau Claire (WI) Executive Director and Diane Morgenthaler, Greater Madison (WI) CVB Vice President entitled "Tourism Improvement Districts Implementation and Impact". CLICK HERE to download.

by GrahamSpencer, the Rockford Area CVB and the Illinois Council of CVBs

In 2004, Illinois' Governor proposed slashing the State's Tourism Budget in half. The Tourism Industry responded rapidly, developing the highly successful "Visitors Mean Jobs" campaign that, ultimately, resulted in the Governor backing down from the proposed cuts. This is the creative that was designed by Graham Spencer, in cooperation with the Rockford Area CVB and the Illinois Council of CVBs. Click HEREto download the PDF.

by Bill Siegel / Longwoods International

When Colorado shut down its Tourism Office in the '90s, visitation dropped like a stone. Bill Siegel of Longwoods International chronicles the disaster that some think the State is preparing to repeat. Click HEREto download the PDF.